Whirlpool Refrigerator Fan Motor (WP2315549)

The Whirlpool Refrigerator Fan Motor powers the evaporator fan that circulates cold air from the freezer compartment throughout the refrigerator, keeping both sections at the right temperature. It runs continuously during normal cooling cycles, drawing air across the evaporator coils and pushing it through the vents into the fresh food and freezer sections to maintain even, consistent temperatures.

The Whirlpool Refrigerator Fan Motor can fail due to worn bearings, ice buildup around the fan blade, electrical burnout, or simple wear from years of continuous operation. When the motor weakens or stops, airflow is reduced or cut off entirely, and the refrigerator can no longer cool properly even if the compressor is still running.

These symptoms may indicate the fan motor needs to be replaced:

- Refrigerator or freezer is not cooling properly or temperatures are rising

- Unusual squealing, grinding, or rattling noise coming from the back of the freezer

- Fan blade is not spinning when the compressor is running

- Refrigerator runs constantly but never reaches the set temperature

- Frost or ice buildup around the fan area blocking airflow

- Loud humming or buzzing noise from inside the freezer compartment

- Fresh food section is warm while the freezer stays cold